National parks near Rheinland-Pfalz
There is no national park inside Rheinland-Pfalz, but 10 sit within reach. The closest is Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, about 1 hr 6 min from the middle of the state.
Best time to visit Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. Getting to Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park.
Closest national parks
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 50.6 km (31.4 mi) | 1 hr 6 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Eifel National Park | 127 km (78.8 mi) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Forest National Park | 147 km (91.5 mi) | 2 hr 37 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hainich National Park | 234 km (146 mi) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 294 km (183 mi) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 419 km (260 mi) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Val Grande National Park | 425 km (264 mi) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 425 km (264 mi) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park | 429 km (267 mi) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Biggest towns and cities in Rheinland-Pfalz
- Mainz
- Ludwigshafen am Rhein
- Koblenz
- Trier
- Kaiserslautern
- Neuwied
- Neustadt an der Weinstraße
- Pirmasens
- Bad Kreuznach
- Landau in der Pfalz
- Zweibrücken
- Idar-Oberstein
- Bingen am Rhein
- Wittlich
- Morbach
- Diez
- Daun
- Simmern
- Gerolstein
- Bernkastel-Kues
- Altenkirchen
- Traben-Trarbach
- Westerburg
- Bad Marienberg
- Hachenburg
- Prüm
- Rennerod
- Kirchberg
- Hillesheim
All districts in Rheinland-Pfalz
Common questions
Does Rheinland-Pfalz have a national park?
No. The nearest national parks are Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, Eifel National Park, and Black Forest National Park.
What is the closest national park to Rheinland-Pfalz?
Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, roughly 50.6 km (31.4 mi) out and about 1 hr 6 min of driving from the centre of Rheinland-Pfalz.